Politics
Bath & Body Works faces surprising problem as Americans return to malls
I love going to the mall, especially now that many shopping centers offer toddler-friendly activities and events, which makes them...
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Costco makes a seasonal food court change
As the leaves turn golden and the air gets crisper, retailers start embracing everything consumers love about fall. Grocery stores...
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Walmart, Target face a new price problem as costs surge
I walked into a big-box store recently for what I thought would be a quick trip. Laundry detergent, toothpaste, paper...
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Wendy’s challenges closures at bankrupt franchisee with new list
Wendy’s is fighting to keep some restaurants open as one of the largest franchisees seeks to close underperforming locations during...
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Walmart has a new secret weapon that’s making stores better
Walmart has a reputation for offering a wide range of products at low prices. It isn’t necessarily known for having...
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Harvey Nichols closes more stores as others are rebranded
After years of financial losses, Harvey Nichols has a new owner promising to turn around the struggling luxury retailer. But...
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eBay doubles down on surging customer behavior to drive holiday shopping
I’ve written about eBay Inc. (EBAY) a lot this year, mostly about the rejected bid from GameStop Corp. (GME) to...
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Travelers left stranded as another airline, Animawings, cancels all flights
Launched in 2020 with two Airbus A320 planes, Romanian low-cost airline Animawings filed for insolvency proceedings at the Bucharest Tribunal on...
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Nike has a long road ahead to win customers back
When I was a kid, Nike was the pinnacle of cool footwear. Of course, there were other competitive athletic shoe...
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7-Eleven sees a customer challenge as U.S. shoppers pull back
For many Americans, the financial squeeze shows up in places as simple as a stop at the gas station and...
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